News Flash

Mississippi River Brainerd One Watershed, One Plan (1W1P) Presents Public Kick-Off Event

The Public Kick-Off Event will be held on Monday, June 6, 2022, from 4:00 p.m. until 6:30 p.m.at the Environmental Classroom, Building 11-1 (TACC) Camp Ripley, 15000 State Highway 115, Little Falls, MN.

County Opens Decontamination Stations

Tree Planting Complete

Crow Wing County Land Services has completed its annual tree planting program for 2022. This year 46,800 pine seedlings were planted on 60 acres located in Wolford and Fairfield Townships

County-Wide Property Value Assessment increased by 4 Billion

According to property assessment data released by Crow Wing County, total assessed value of all properties in the County increased from $13 billion as of January 2, 2021, to $17 billion on January 2, 2022.

Avian Influenza Resources

The first MN cases of Avian Influenza were identified in March & have impacted 20 counties, including CWC. Federal & State partners are working to find the disease & test any birds with clinical signs as part of the response plan. Resources available.

CWC Election Candidate filing period is May 17-31

Dates to file for public office in Crow Wing County for the 2022 election are approaching. The candidate filing period is May 17-31. School board candidates as well as some cities and townships can file August 2-16.

Land Services to Begin Safe Route Connection Project

The Crow Wing County Land Services Department is beginning the Safe Route Connection Project that will evaluate a possible connection between the Miller Black Bear ATV Trail and nearby cities within the County.

County Receives Grant to Protect Groundwater through Well Sealing

Crow Wing County was awarded grant funding of $30,000 from the Clean Water Fund to help landowners seal unused wells in Crow Wing County and the Pine River watershed.

Paul M Thiede Fire Tower Park Temporary Closure

Starting on Monday, May 2nd, the Paul M. Thiede Fire Tower Park will be temporarily closed while crews from Anderson Brothers Construction work to create a new paved trail from the picnic shelter all the way up to the fire tower itself.

Septic System Upgrade Assistance Program

Crow Wing County has received $60,897 in grant funds from Minnesota Board of Water & Soil Resources and the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency to provide funding to replace or protect septic systems for low-income residents.

Pick A Mile Program kicks off second year to assist in county road cleanup

The Pick A Mile program was first introduced June 2021 for residents to pick a mile of county roads to help in roadside cleanup. An easy to use app allows residents to reserve an available stretch of road to cleanup as a family, business or organization.